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The Indonesian government actively participates in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) program in handling the problem of plastic waste. This was affirmed by Indonesian Ambassador to Austria, Darmansjah Djumala when meeting Director General of the IAEA, Rafael Mariano Grossi at the Headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Austria, Fridayafternoon  (2/10) local time. One of the topics discussed at the meeting was the commitment of the Indonesian Government to actively participate in the IAEA program related to handling the problem of plastic waste. Director General Grossi carries the Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastic) program which facilitates the use of nuclear technology for the management and recycling of plastic waste. Indonesia has the potential to become one of the pilot countries, because it is considered to have the capacity in the mastery of radiation technology and reliable human resources. This program is targeted to start in 2021 and will involve related stakeholders in the management and recycling of plastic waste.

Indonesia is ready to host the World Habitat Day (HHD) commemoration which is commemorated by member countries of the United Nations (UN) every year on the first Monday of October. The certainty that Indonesia will host the Day’s commemoration is marked by the signing of a Cooperation Agreement on the International Habitat Day Commemoration Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia which was represented by Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR), Basuki Hadimuljono and Executive Director of the United Nations / UN-Habitat, Maimunah Mohd Sharif. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the signing of the manuscript was done virtually at the same time in different places. Even though it is long distance, the agreement is still legal and the essence of the agreement between the two parties has not diminished. In the agreement, it was agreed that the peak activities of The Global Observance of World Habitat Day 2020 commemoration will be held in Surabaya, East Java on 5 and 6 October 2020. Minister Basuki said that his side has encouraged all stakeholders who are members to be able to play an active role in participating in the peak of the celebration internationally.